Graduate Program Manager, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering

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Graduate Program Manager, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering

THE OPPORTUNITY
 

Colorado School of Mines welcomes applications for the Graduate Program Manager position supporting The Department of Computer Science and The Department of Electrical Engineering. The position plays a key role in supporting the academic progression of Mines students by providing academic advising and support services that foster individual development and educational goals. This position guides students toward the timely and successful completion of their degreerequirements while upholding national standards for academic advising and the mission of the Colorado School of Mines.

Additionally, the Graduate Program Manager oversees academic support services, recruitment and retention efforts, and supplemental instruction in collaboration with faculty and administration. A core responsibility ofthis role is managing graduate student funding and coordinating financial processes for both students and their faculty advisors.

While the primary focus is on graduate students, this position also provides limited support to undergraduate students in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. The Graduate Program Manager assists students, faculty, department heads, and administrative staff in educating, training, and preparing students for successful careers. This includes direct support for graduate students fundedthrough Research and Teaching Assistantships {RAs and TAs), as well as faculty members who advise or oversee these students.

This full-time, 12-month, administrative faculty professional exempt position requires a high degree of independence, ensuring smooth communication and efficient processes between the Graduate Program Manager's office and the supported departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Student Advising and Program Management (40%) - Promote student success through advising and support services and will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the primary department contact for MS Non-Thesis, Professional Online Master's, MS Thesis, and PhD graduate students, utilizing a variety of advising and communication tools to enhance student support services.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for CS@Mines Bridge students, a specialized program designed to support students from non-computing backgrounds in transitioning to a graduate degree in Computer Science.

• This role requires ongoing collaboration with Graduate Admissions, the Registrar, Financial Aid, and the Bursar's Office to ensure seamless support for students.

• Organize and lead new student orientations each fall semester and as needed in the spring to ensure a smooth transition for incoming students.

• Provide individualized guidance and support to over 300 graduate students, offering timely and accurate assistance throughout their academic journey. Advising is tailored to the complexities of each student's specific field of study.

• Act as a liaison between the department's graduate program, the Office of Graduate Studies, GraduateStudent Association, Graduate Council, Graduate Committee, and the Graduate Curriculum Committee.

• Collaborate with faculty advisors to identify funding sources, process student funding contracts, and provide strategic guidance on student funding options.

• Work with graduate faculty committees to facilitate and implement significant curriculum changes, ensuring updates are accurately entered into CIM and properly reviewed by the Graduate Council.

• Oversee and manage graduate program data, including student degree progress, space allocations, plans of study, programmatic changes, and other key metrics to support program development and decision-making.

Marketing and Recruitment (40%) - Develop and maintain full recruitment plans for EE and CS, which will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective student inquiries and campus visits, overseeing the development and maintenance of the inquiry tracking system and communication plans.

• Work closely with graduate admissions to continuously assess and enhance communication strategies, drip campaigns, and outreach initiatives.

• Develop and manage graduate program materials and processes for orientations, recruitment